1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 7 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (240 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1110 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1972 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 500 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2010 mm |
