2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1636 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 Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Odyssey | Minica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2010 mm |
