1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1650 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
