1979 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Minica.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1987 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Electra | Minica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
