1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 245 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Because 1959 AC Greyhound 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 1959 AC Greyhound. 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | AC | Mini |
Model | Greyhound | Cooper |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |