2002 Honda That vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 30 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), 2002 Honda That is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda That weights approximately 360 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.
Because 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda That, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda That (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda That will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1972 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda That | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | That | Minica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
