1979 Innocenti Mini vs. 1979 Peugeot 305
To start off, both 1979 Innocenti Mini and 1979 Peugeot 305 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 305 (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1979 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Peugeot 305 (96 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Innocenti Mini | 1979 Peugeot 305 | |
Make | Innocenti | Peugeot |
Model | Mini | 305 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 67.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |