1974 Innocenti Mini vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 35 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1974 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2006 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 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Innocenti Mini | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Innocenti | Land Rover |
| Model | Mini | Defender |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2370 mm |
