1974 Innocenti Mini vs. 1974 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1974 Innocenti Mini and 1974 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1974 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T603 weights approximately 740 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.
Because 1974 Tatra T603 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 Tatra T603. 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 Tatra T603 (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (96 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Innocenti Mini | 1974 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Tatra |
| Model | Mini | T603 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2760 mm |
