1976 Innocenti Mini vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1976 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1976 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1370 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 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Innocenti Mini.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Innocenti Mini 1995 Land Rover Discovery
Make Innocenti Land Rover
Model Mini Discovery
Year Released 1976 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 998 cc 3946 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 48 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 69 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 2090 kg
Vehicle Length 3170 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2050 mm 2550 mm