1989 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 685 kg more than 1971 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, 1989 Honda Accord (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1971 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Minica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
