1999 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1880 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Minica.
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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1999 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1999 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mitsubishi Minica | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Minica | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2743 mm |
