1996 Innocenti Mille vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Innocenti Mille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Innocenti Mille would be higher. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Polo (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1996 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 305 kg more than 1996 Innocenti Mille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Innocenti Mille | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mille | Polo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
