1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1990 Buick LeSabre and 1990 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 834 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1990 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Buick LeSabre | 1990 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | LeSabre | Minica |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2270 mm |