2008 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Minica.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1988 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Minica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
