1958 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 915 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1958 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 1958 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1958 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Austin | Mini |
Model | Princess | Cooper |
Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2547 mm |