1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 6 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1230 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Minica | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
