1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1001 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Minica | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2685 mm |
