2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1932 kg more than 1981 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 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 671 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ram | Minica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2060 mm |
