1980 Innocenti Mini vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 29 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1980 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1980 Innocenti Mini.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Innocenti Mini. (70 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Innocenti Mini. 2009 Land Rover LR2 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. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Innocenti Mini | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Innocenti | Land Rover |
Model | Mini | LR2 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |