1981 Innocenti Mini vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1981 Innocenti Mini and 1981 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,069 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1981 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 323 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mazda 323 (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Innocenti Mini | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mazda |
| Model | Mini | 323 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2370 mm |
