2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1974 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town & Country | Minica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2010 mm |
