2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2178 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1982 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Minica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2060 mm |
