1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 255 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | Giulia | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
