1978 Innocenti Mini vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1978 Innocenti Mini and 1978 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Innocenti Mini weights approximately 66 kg more than 1978 Morgan 4.
Because 1978 Morgan 4 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 1978 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Innocenti Mini | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Morgan |
| Model | Mini | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2450 mm |
