1975 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 593 cc (2 cylinders), 1968 Trabant P 601 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Minica (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.
Because 1975 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 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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, 1968 Trabant P 601 (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mitsubishi Minica | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Trabant |
| Model | Minica | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
