1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1967 Innocenti Mini
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti Mini. (36 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1570 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 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Innocenti Mini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti Mini. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 1967 Innocenti Mini | |
Make | Chevrolet | Innocenti |
Model | Suburban | Mini |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 56 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2150 mm |