1972 Innocenti Mini vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1972 Innocenti Mini is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1972 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 360 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Innocenti Mini | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mazda |
| Model | Mini | Luce |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2510 mm |
