1985 Honda Jazz vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1985 Honda Jazz is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,231 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Jazz (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Jazz weights approximately 230 kg more than 1976 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, 1985 Honda Jazz (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Jazz | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Jazz | Minica |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2010 mm |
