1972 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta
To start off, both 1972 Mitsubishi Minica and 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (385 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta weights approximately 1140 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, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Monteverdi |
| Model | Minica | Berlinetta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 596 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
