2001 Mazda Premacy vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2001 Mazda Premacy is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Premacy (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 765 kg more than 1974 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 Mazda Premacy (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Premacy | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Premacy | Minica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2010 mm |
