1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 34 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 885 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |
