1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1985 Innocenti 990
To start off, 1985 Innocenti 990 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1985 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Innocenti 990 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Mini Cooper | 1985 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Austin | Innocenti |
| Model | Mini Cooper | 990 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
