1981 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1085 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.
Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2320 mm |
