1956 Lancia Aurelia 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 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 55 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
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 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Lancia | Mini |
Model | Aurelia | Cooper |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2467 mm |