1992 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1992 Mitsubishi Minica and 1992 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Peugeot 405 (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 520 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 Peugeot 405. 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 Peugeot 405 (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mitsubishi Minica | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Minica | 405 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 548 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |
