1974 GMC Suburban vs. 1970 Innocenti Mini
To start off, 1974 GMC Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1970 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Innocenti Mini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti Mini. 1974 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1970 Innocenti Mini has manual transmission. 1970 Innocenti Mini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 GMC Suburban | 1970 Innocenti Mini | |
Make | GMC | Innocenti |
Model | Suburban | Mini |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2150 mm |