1982 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 925 kg more than 1982 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 Mercedes-Benz CLC (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mitsubishi Minica | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Minica | CLC |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2720 mm |
