1975 Honda Life vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1975 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 359 cc (2 cylinders), 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Honda Life weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Because 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Mitsubishi Minica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Life | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Life | Minica |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2010 mm |