2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 33 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 1,308 cc, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 968 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.
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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RX-8 | Minica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
