2012 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 1123 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | 1989 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Minica |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1763 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2270 mm |
