1996 Citroen XM vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1996 Citroen XM is newer by 25 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 810 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, 1996 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen XM | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | XM | Minica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2010 mm |
