1957 Austin Princess 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 Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 905 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Because 1957 Austin Princess 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 Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper, 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, 1957 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Austin | Mini |
Model | Princess | Cooper |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2466 mm |