1988 Dodge Omni vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1988 Dodge Omni is newer by 12 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Omni (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Omni weights approximately 556 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, 1988 Dodge Omni (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Omni | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Omni | Minica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |
