1978 Innocenti Mini vs. 1990 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1990 Opel Corsa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Innocenti Mini (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Corsa weights approximately 44 kg more than 1978 Innocenti Mini.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Innocenti Mini (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Innocenti Mini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Innocenti Mini | 1990 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Innocenti | Opel |
| Model | Mini | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
