1990 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 2072 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Minica | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 548 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 642 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3100 mm |
