1969 Innocenti Mini vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1970 Seat 1430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1969 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 1430 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1969 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Seat 1430 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 1970 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1970 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Innocenti Mini | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Seat |
| Model | Mini | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2430 mm |
