2000 Holden Commodore vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2000 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Commodore weights approximately 1095 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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (32 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Commodore | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Commodore | Minica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
