1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 976 kg more than 1976 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
| Model | Minica | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
