1995 Buick LeSabre vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1995 Buick LeSabre is newer by 24 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick LeSabre (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1080 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, 1995 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick LeSabre | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LeSabre | Minica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2010 mm |
