2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | Minica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |
