1978 Innocenti Mini vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, both 1978 Innocenti Mini and 1978 Toyota Mark II were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1978 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 469 kg more than 1978 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Innocenti Mini | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Innocenti | Toyota |
| Model | Mini | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2590 mm |
