1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 39 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 1144 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, 2012 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
Model | Minica | Accord |
Year Released | 1973 | 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 | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2799 mm |