1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2013 Mini Coupe
To start off, 2013 Mini Coupe is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Coupe should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 210 kg more than 2013 Mini Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mini Coupe (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2013 Mini Coupe | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mini |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3758 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1385 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2467 mm |
