2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 31 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 268 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1991 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LR3 | Minica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |
