1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | 2600 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
