2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 35 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), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 1972 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Rainier | Minica |
Year Released | 2007 | 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 | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2010 mm |