1972 Innocenti Mini vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Innocenti Mini would be higher. Both 1972 Innocenti Mini and 1975 Morris Marina are equipped with a 1,275 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Innocenti Mini (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 Innocenti Mini.
Because 1975 Morris Marina 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 1975 Morris Marina. 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 Innocenti Mini (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1972 Innocenti Mini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Innocenti Mini | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Innocenti | Morris |
| Model | Mini | Marina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 672 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2440 mm |
