1960 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster weights approximately 686 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Fiat 500 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 1960 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster, 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 Roadster (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 500 | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
Make | Fiat | Mini |
Model | 500 | Cooper Roadster |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2466 mm |