2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen 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 659 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daihatsu Copen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daihatsu Copen weights approximately 330 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 Daihatsu Copen (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Copen | Minica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
