1961 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 446 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring 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 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Touring |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2510 mm |
