1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Monteverdi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Monteverdi 400 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1969 Monteverdi 400 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Monteverdi |
| Model | Minica | 400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 392 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 657 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
