1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 522 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1951 Cadillac 62 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 Cadillac 62. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mini |
| Model | 62 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2467 mm |
