1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 995 cc (3 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Yaris (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 1214 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 Toyota Yaris (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
