1970 Innocenti Mini vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 1970 Innocenti Mini is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Innocenti Mini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Innocenti Mini | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Jeep |
| Model | Mini | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2060 mm |
