1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1600 kg more than 1971 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Roadmaster | Minica |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |