1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 36 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (164 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 779 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 1973 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Suzuki |
Model | Minica | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |