1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1630 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Minica |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |
