1967 Innocenti Mini vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1967 Innocenti Mini and 1967 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti Mini. (36 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 2 kg more than 1967 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Renault Dauphine (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti Mini | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Innocenti | Renault |
| Model | Mini | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
