2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1930 kg more than 1971 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, 2001 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Express | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Express | Minica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2010 mm |
