1997 Innocenti Mille vs. 1998 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Innocenti Mille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Innocenti Mille would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Beetle (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1997 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 370 kg more than 1997 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, 1998 Volkswagen Beetle (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Innocenti Mille | 1998 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mille | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
