1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1967 Innocenti Mini
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti Mini. (36 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 960 kg more than 1967 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick LeSabre 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 1979 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti Mini. 1979 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1967 Innocenti Mini has manual transmission. 1967 Innocenti Mini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Buick LeSabre | 1967 Innocenti Mini | |
Make | Buick | Innocenti |
Model | LeSabre | Mini |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 56 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2050 mm |