1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 37 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1605 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 2013 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 2013 Toyota Sienna 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. 2013 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
