2002 MCC ForTwo vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2002 MCC ForTwo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 599 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 MCC ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 MCC ForTwo (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 MCC ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 MCC ForTwo weights approximately 170 kg more than 1975 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, 2002 MCC ForTwo (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MCC ForTwo | 1975 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | MCC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | ForTwo | Minica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
