2003 Lancia Lybra vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2003 Lancia Lybra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Lybra (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 840 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 Lancia Lybra (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Lybra | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lybra | Minica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2010 mm |
