1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 25 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Pickup (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 1254 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.
Because 1998 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Minica | Pickup |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |