1984 Buick Electra vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Electra | Minica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |