1966 Innocenti Mini vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, both 1966 Innocenti Mini and 1966 Vauxhall Viscount were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (36 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 750 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 Vauxhall Viscount 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 Vauxhall Viscount. 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 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti Mini.
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1966 Innocenti Mini | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Innocenti | Vauxhall |
Model | Mini | Viscount |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 56 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2740 mm |