1980 Innocenti Mini vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1980 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1980 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1980 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Innocenti Mini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Innocenti Mini. (70 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Innocenti Mini. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1980 Innocenti Mini has manual transmission. 1980 Innocenti Mini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Innocenti Mini | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Innocenti | Land Rover |
Model | Mini | Discovery |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2550 mm |