2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 32 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 1522 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CR-V | Minica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2010 mm |
