1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 910 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 1982 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Step Wagon | Minica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2060 mm |
