1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1973 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RX-7 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |
