1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 522 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Minica.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1988 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Minica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
