1971 Innocenti Mini vs. 1971 Mazda 1000
To start off, both 1971 Innocenti Mini and 1971 Mazda 1000 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Mazda 1000 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 1971 Mazda 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1971 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Innocenti Mini | 1971 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mazda |
| Model | Mini | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2270 mm |
