1981 Innocenti Mini vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1981 Innocenti Mini and 1981 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (60 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1981 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 385 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.
Because 1981 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Innocenti Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Innocenti Mini. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1981 Innocenti Mini has manual transmission. 1981 Innocenti Mini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Innocenti Mini | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Innocenti | Nissan |
| Model | Mini | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2410 mm |
