1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1755 kg more than 1974 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Aston Martin |
| Model | Minica | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
