2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1554 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 1989 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touareg | Minica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
