2012 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 23 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1044 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 1989 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tacoma | Minica |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2270 mm |
