1972 Citroen Dyane vs. 1972 Innocenti Mini
To start off, both 1972 Citroen Dyane and 1972 Innocenti Mini were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Innocenti Mini (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Innocenti Mini weights approximately 110 kg more than 1972 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Innocenti Mini (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Innocenti Mini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen Dyane | 1972 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | Citroen | Innocenti |
| Model | Dyane | Mini |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2150 mm |
