1970 Innocenti Mini vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 255 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Innocenti Mini | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mini | Passat |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2480 mm |
