1974 Innocenti Mini vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1974 Innocenti Mini and 1974 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Innocenti Mini (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Kadett weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Innocenti Mini.
Because 1974 Opel Kadett 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 1974 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 Innocenti Mini (96 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Innocenti Mini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Innocenti Mini | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Innocenti | Opel |
| Model | Mini | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2410 mm |
