1999 Dodge Stealth vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1999 Dodge Stealth is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Stealth (283 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1976 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 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Stealth | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Stealth | Minica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2010 mm |
