2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1476 kg more than 1971 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lucerne | Minica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2010 mm |
