1975 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2010 Porsche 911

To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 970 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Mitsubishi Minica 2010 Porsche 911
Make Mitsubishi Porsche
Model Minica 911
Year Released 1975 2010
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 359 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 27 HP 345 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 29 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 510 kg 1480 kg
Vehicle Length 3000 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1300 mm 1808 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1311 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2350 mm


 

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