1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica (31 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1968 Fiat 600 (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (32 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 600 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
