1992 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 744 kg more than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mitsubishi Minica | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Minica | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 548 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3250 mm |
