1968 Innocenti Mini vs. 1963 Renault 4
To start off, 1968 Innocenti Mini is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Renault 4 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Innocenti Mini (41 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Renault 4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Innocenti Mini.
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, 1963 Renault 4 (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Innocenti Mini | 1963 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Renault |
| Model | Mini | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
