1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Because 1948 Austin A 110 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 1948 Austin A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Austin | Mini |
| Model | A 110 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
| 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 | 1980 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
