1981 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1981 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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
| Model | Minica | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3000 mm |
