1968 Innocenti Mini vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 40 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1968 Innocenti Mini. (41 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1968 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 2002 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 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Innocenti Mini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Innocenti Mini. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1968 Innocenti Mini has manual transmission. 1968 Innocenti Mini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Innocenti Mini 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Innocenti Land Rover
Model Mini Range Rover
Year Released 1968 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 848 cc 4197 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 41 HP 391 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 56 Nm 560 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 630 kg 2632 kg
Vehicle Length 3060 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 1420 mm 2200 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2050 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 88 L