1970 Innocenti Mini vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1970 Innocenti Mini and 1970 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 90 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 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Innocenti Mini | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Innocenti | Toyota |
| Model | Mini | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2290 mm |
