1971 BMW Touring vs. 1972 Innocenti Mini
To start off, 1972 Innocenti Mini is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1972 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 385 kg more than 1972 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, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1972 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | Touring | Mini |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2050 mm |
