1978 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1972 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Estate | Minica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |