1997 Innocenti Mille vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 15 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 1997 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster weights approximately 335 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Innocenti Mille | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mini |
| Model | Mille | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2466 mm |
