1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1440 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, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
