1966 Innocenti Mini vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (55 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 650 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 1970 Toyota Crown 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 1970 Toyota Crown. 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Innocenti Mini | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Innocenti | Toyota |
| Model | Mini | Crown |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
