1999 Honda NSX vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 900 kg more than 1974 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | NSX | Minica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2010 mm |
