1972 Innocenti Mini vs. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama

To start off, both 1972 Innocenti Mini and 1972 Lamborghini Jarama were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1972 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 895 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.

Because 1972 Lamborghini Jarama 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 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Innocenti Mini.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Innocenti Mini 1972 Lamborghini Jarama
Make Innocenti Lamborghini
Model Mini Jarama
Year Released 1972 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 848 cc 3929 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 47 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 65 Nm 393 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 645 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 3060 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1420 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2050 mm 2470 mm