1967 Innocenti Mini vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti Mini. (36 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 516 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti Mini | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Innocenti | Toyota |
| Model | Mini | Carina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
