1975 Innocenti Mini vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1975 Innocenti Mini is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1975 Innocenti Mini. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1975 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1975 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Innocenti Mini. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Innocenti Mini. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1975 Innocenti Mini has manual transmission. 1975 Innocenti Mini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Innocenti Mini | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Innocenti | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mini | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 3110 mm |
