2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 34 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1090 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Rainier | Minica |
Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2010 mm |