1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1994 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1994 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 18 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 630 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.
Because 1994 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1994 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Minica | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 471 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
