1947 Austin 16 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Austin | Mini |
Model | 16 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1947 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |