1962 Mini Countryman vs. 1962 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, both 1962 Mini Countryman and 1962 Volkswagen 1500 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volkswagen 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Volkswagen 1500 (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 Mini Countryman. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Volkswagen 1500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mini Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volkswagen 1500 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1962 Mini Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Volkswagen 1500 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 1962 Volkswagen 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 Mini Countryman, 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.
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1962 Mini Countryman | 1962 Volkswagen 1500 | |
Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
Model | Countryman | 1500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 846 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |