1998 Buick LeSabre vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1998 Buick LeSabre is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick LeSabre | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LeSabre | Minica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 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 |
