1972 Innocenti Mini vs. 1972 Opel Manta
To start off, both 1972 Innocenti Mini and 1972 Opel Manta were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Manta (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1972 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Manta weights approximately 230 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 Opel Manta 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 Opel Manta. 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 Opel Manta (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Innocenti Mini | 1972 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Innocenti | Opel |
| Model | Mini | Manta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2440 mm |
