1978 Innocenti Mini vs. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi
To start off, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi is newer by 18 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Inca Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi (63 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi should accelerate faster than 1978 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi weights approximately 379 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.
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, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Inca Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Innocenti Mini | 1996 Seat Inca Kombi | |
| Make | Innocenti | Seat |
| Model | Mini | Inca Kombi |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1105 kg |
