2003 Hyundai Accent vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2003 Hyundai Accent is newer by 29 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Accent (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 604 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, 2003 Hyundai Accent (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai Accent | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accent | Minica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |
