1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 910 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Minica | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2451 mm |
