1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 14 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 635 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, 1990 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prelude | Minica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
