1951 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Because 1951 Buick 40 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 1951 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Buick | Mini |
| Model | 40 | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2466 mm |
