1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1974 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, 2013 Honda Accord (247 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Minica | Accord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1496 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2775 mm |
