1968 Innocenti Mini vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1973 Maserati Bora is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1968 Innocenti Mini. (41 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1968 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 798 kg more than 1968 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Maserati Bora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Maserati Bora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Innocenti Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Innocenti Mini | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Innocenti | Maserati |
| Model | Mini | Bora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2610 mm |
