1999 Honda Today vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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 20 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Today weights approximately 140 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today 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, 1999 Honda Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Today will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1983 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Today | Minica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
