1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1974 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Roadmaster | Minica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
