1966 Innocenti Mini vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 1999 Toyota Yaris is newer by 33 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. Both 1966 Innocenti Mini and 1999 Toyota Yaris are equipped with a 998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Yaris (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (55 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 190 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.
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, 1999 Toyota Yaris (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Innocenti Mini | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Innocenti | Toyota |
| Model | Mini | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
