1998 Honda NSX vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 960 kg more than 1972 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, 1998 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | NSX | Minica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2010 mm |
