1999 Chevrolet Metro vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Metro is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 999 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Metro (53 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Metro should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Metro weights approximately 430 kg more than 1973 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, 1999 Chevrolet Metro (79 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Metro | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Metro | Minica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
