1963 Honda S500 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 531 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Honda S500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Honda S500 (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Honda S500 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1974 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, 1963 Honda S500 (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Honda S500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | S500 | Minica |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |