1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe weights approximately 315 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 1200 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 Fiat 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | 1200 | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
