1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B6 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1971 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, 1993 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Alpina | Mitsubishi |
| Model | B6 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
