1975 Innocenti Mini vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1975 Innocenti Mini is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Innocenti Mini (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 164 kg more than 1975 Innocenti Mini.
Because 1958 Lancia Appia 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 1958 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1958 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Innocenti Mini. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Innocenti Mini | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lancia |
| Model | Mini | Appia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2520 mm |
