1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1971 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1600 kg more than 1971 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Invicta | Minica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2010 mm |