1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 190 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Corvette | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2466 mm |
