1967 Fiat 600 vs. 1967 Mini Countryman
To start off, both 1967 Fiat 600 and 1967 Mini Countryman were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Mini Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mini Countryman (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mini Countryman should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 600 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Mini Countryman.
Because 1967 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Mini Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Mini Countryman (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 600 | 1967 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | 600 | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
