1992 Honda Shuttle vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1992 Honda Shuttle is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 400 kg more than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1992 Honda Shuttle (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Shuttle | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Shuttle | Minica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2060 mm |
