1983 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 29 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1899 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1983 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mitsubishi Minica | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Minica | Armada |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3129 mm |
