1996 Kia Retona vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1996 Kia Retona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Retona weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Kia Retona 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, 1996 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Retona | 1975 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Retona | Minica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
