1967 Innocenti Mini vs. 1967 Riley Kestrel
To start off, both 1967 Innocenti Mini and 1967 Riley Kestrel were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley Kestrel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Riley Kestrel (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti Mini. (36 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Riley Kestrel should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 258 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.
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, 1967 Riley Kestrel (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Riley Kestrel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Innocenti Mini | 1967 Riley Kestrel | |
Make | Innocenti | Riley |
Model | Mini | Kestrel |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 56 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 25 L |