1980 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 835 kg more than 1980 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1980 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Minica | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2730 mm |
