1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 33 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 799 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.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 2009 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1976 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Minica | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 471 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3200 mm |
