1996 Innocenti Mille vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 13 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1996 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1996 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 265 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Innocenti Mille | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mini |
| Model | Mille | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
