2000 Daewoo Rezzo vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Rezzo is newer by 25 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daewoo Rezzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Rezzo (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Rezzo should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Rezzo weights approximately 760 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 1975 Mitsubishi Minica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Rezzo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Daewoo Rezzo (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Daewoo Rezzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Rezzo | 1975 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rezzo | Minica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
