1984 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Minica.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mitsubishi Minica | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Aston Martin |
| Model | Minica | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2620 mm |
