1959 Austin A 99 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 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1959 Austin A 99 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 Austin A 99. 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Austin | Mini |
| Model | A 99 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
