1999 Honda Today vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 27 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 656 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 Honda Today is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Today weights approximately 240 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, 1999 Honda Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Today will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Today | Minica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
