1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 595 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Trabant P 601 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Because 1972 Mitsubishi Minica 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 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, 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 Trabant P 601 (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1967 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Trabant |
| Model | Minica | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
