2001 McLaren F1 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2001 McLaren F1 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 592 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 McLaren F1 weights approximately 710 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.
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, 2001 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 612 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
2001 McLaren F1 | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | McLaren | Mitsubishi |
Model | F1 | Minica |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2010 mm |