1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1200S weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 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, 1967 Simca 1200S (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Simca |
| Model | Minica | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
