1995 Innocenti Mille vs. 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1995 Innocenti Mille is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 1,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1995 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Innocenti Mille weights approximately 54 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Innocenti Mille. 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 1995 Innocenti Mille has manual transmission. 1995 Innocenti Mille will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Innocenti Mille | 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mille | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
