2004 Honda Mobilio vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio is newer by 30 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 800 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, 2004 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Mobilio | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mobilio | Minica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1290 mm |
