1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1976 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
| Model | Minica | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
