1974 Innocenti Mini vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1328 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 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Innocenti Mini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (96 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Innocenti Mini | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Innocenti | Land Rover |
Model | Mini | Discovery |
Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2550 mm |