2007 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 438 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 1990 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accord | Minica |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |