1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1999 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1999 Nissan Pickup is newer by 25 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 985 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1999 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Minica | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |
