1992 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 1997 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Life weights approximately 150 kg more than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Honda Life (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Minica. 1997 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1992 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1992 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mitsubishi Minica | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
Model | Minica | Life |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 548 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 43 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2370 mm |