1970 Innocenti Mini vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 8 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 616 weights approximately 222 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, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Innocenti Mini | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mazda |
| Model | Mini | 616 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2480 mm |
