2007 Honda Element vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1972 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Element | Minica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
