1971 Innocenti Mini vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1971 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1971 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1608 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 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Innocenti Mini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Innocenti Mini. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1971 Innocenti Mini has manual transmission. 1971 Innocenti Mini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Innocenti Mini | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Innocenti | Volkswagen |
Model | Mini | Touareg |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2893 mm |