1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 423 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Austin | Mini |
| Model | A 40 | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 47 L |
