1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Minica | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
