1991 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,449 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Accord weights approximately 790 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Minica will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Honda Accord (230 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Accord | 1989 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Minica |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2449 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2270 mm |
