1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 40 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1836 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3700 mm |
