1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Euro 1 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
