1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 37 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1256 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Buick |
| Model | Minica | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2936 mm |
