1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1973 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Minica | Element |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4328 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2576 mm |
