1981 Innocenti Mini vs. 1981 Zastava 1500
To start off, both 1981 Innocenti Mini and 1981 Zastava 1500 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,480 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 240 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 Zastava 1500 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 Zastava 1500. 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 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Innocenti Mini | 1981 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Innocenti | Zastava |
Model | Mini | 1500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2430 mm |