1973 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 40 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 1329 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.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. 2013 Honda Crosstour has automatic transmission and 1973 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Minica | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2797 mm |
