1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1606 kg more than 1976 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Centurion | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Centurion | Minica |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 357 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2010 mm |