2008 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 36 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 675 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, 2008 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Minica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |
