2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 30 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1550 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Discovery | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Discovery | Minica |
Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |