1957 Abarth 750 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 600 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Abarth | Mini |
| Model | 750 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
