1961 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1961 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, both 1961 Austin Mini Cooper and 1961 Vauxhall Velox were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall Velox (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 651 kg more than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Vauxhall Velox 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 1961 Vauxhall Velox. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Austin 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, 1961 Vauxhall Velox (201 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Mini Cooper | 1961 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | Mini Cooper | Velox |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 48 L |