1981 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 30 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti EX weights approximately 1156 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, 2011 Infiniti EX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. 2011 Infiniti EX has automatic transmission and 1981 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Mitsubishi Minica | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Infiniti |
Model | Minica | EX |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 546 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1721 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1572 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2799 mm |