1956 Austin A 90 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 135 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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Austin | Mini |
| Model | A 90 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
