1976 Innocenti Mini vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 1976 Innocenti Mini is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (62 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1976 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Innocenti Mini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Innocenti Mini | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Jeep |
| Model | Mini | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 3153 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2060 mm |
