2005 Honda HR-V vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 31 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 839 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, 2005 Honda HR-V (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | HR-V | Minica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
