1971 Innocenti Mini vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1971 Innocenti Mini and 1971 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Ascona (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1971 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Ascona weights approximately 262 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 Opel Ascona 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 Opel Ascona. 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 Opel Ascona (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Innocenti Mini | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Innocenti | Opel |
| Model | Mini | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2440 mm |
