1976 Maserati Bora vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1976 Maserati Bora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 965 kg more than 1972 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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Maserati Bora | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Maserati | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bora | Minica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
