1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Minica | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2774 mm |
