1972 Innocenti Mini vs. 1972 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, both 1972 Innocenti Mini and 1972 Volkswagen SP2 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volkswagen SP2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volkswagen SP2 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volkswagen SP2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen SP2 weights approximately 245 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, 1972 Volkswagen SP2 (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Volkswagen SP2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Innocenti Mini | 1972 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mini | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2410 mm |
