1966 Innocenti Mini vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, both 1966 Innocenti Mini and 1966 Jaguar 420G were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (55 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 1138 kg more than 1966 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Jaguar 420G 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 1966 Jaguar 420G. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Innocenti Mini, 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Innocenti Mini | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
Make | Innocenti | Jaguar |
Model | Mini | 420G |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |