2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1527 kg more than 1973 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1973 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Commander | Minica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 527 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2010 mm |
