1973 Honda 145 vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1992 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,433 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 145 (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 145 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi Minica 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, 1973 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1992 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 145 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
