1977 Innocenti Mini vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1977 Innocenti Mini is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1977 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 780 kg more than 1977 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Innocenti Mini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Innocenti Mini | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Innocenti | Land Rover |
| Model | Mini | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2780 mm |
