1971 Honda Life vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 358 cc (2 cylinders), 1973 Mitsubishi Minica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Honda Life weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mitsubishi Minica (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Mitsubishi Minica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Life | Minica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2010 mm |
