1963 AC Cobra vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe weights approximately 165 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
Because 1963 AC Cobra 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 1963 AC Cobra. 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | AC | Mini |
| Model | Cobra | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1050 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
