1992 Hyundai Sonata vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1992 Hyundai Sonata and 1992 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Hyundai Sonata (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 595 kg more than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Hyundai Sonata (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Hyundai Sonata | 1992 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sonata | Minica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
