1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 177 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mini |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| 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 | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2466 mm |
