1974 Citroen CX vs. 1974 Innocenti Mini
To start off, both 1974 Citroen CX and 1974 Innocenti Mini were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen CX (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1974 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 790 kg more than 1974 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1974 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (96 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1974 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | Citroen | Innocenti |
| Model | CX | Mini |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2050 mm |
