1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 16 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 1305 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (32 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Minica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
