1972 Innocenti Mini vs. 1972 Maserati Bora
To start off, both 1972 Innocenti Mini and 1972 Maserati Bora were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1972 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 753 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 Maserati Bora 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 Maserati Bora. 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 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Innocenti Mini | 1972 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Innocenti | Maserati |
| Model | Mini | Bora |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 672 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2610 mm |
