2003 Kia Sorento vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1973 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 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Minica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
