1990 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1990 Ferrari 412 GT and 1990 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1243 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ferrari 412 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 412 GT | 1990 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 412 GT | Minica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
