1989 Holden Camira vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1989 Holden Camira and 1989 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Camira (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Camira should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Camira weights approximately 410 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Holden Camira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Minica will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Holden Camira (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica has automatic transmission and 1989 Holden Camira has manual transmission. 1989 Holden Camira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Holden Camira | 1989 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Camira | Minica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
