1975 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 615 kg more than 1975 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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mitsubishi Minica | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | TVR |
| Model | Minica | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
