1945 Austin 16 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Because 1945 Austin 16 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1945 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Austin 16 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Austin | Mini |
Model | 16 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1945 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3698 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |