1975 Innocenti Mini vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1975 Innocenti Mini and 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Innocenti Mini. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1975 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1235 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.
Because 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Innocenti Mini. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Innocenti Mini. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Innocenti Mini | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Innocenti | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mini | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 3230 mm |
