1983 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 546 kg more than 1983 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 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mitsubishi Minica | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Supra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2560 mm |
