1966 Innocenti Mini vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, both 1966 Innocenti Mini and 1966 Volvo 144 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo 144 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo 144 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (36 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo 144 should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo 144 weights approximately 630 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 Volvo 144 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 Volvo 144. 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 Volvo 144 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo 144 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Innocenti Mini | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
Make | Innocenti | Volvo |
Model | Mini | 144 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 56 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2620 mm |