1957 Austin A 95 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Because 1957 Austin A 95 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Austin A 95. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Coupe (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Austin | Mini |
| Model | A 95 | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
