1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1961 Austin Mini Cooper
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 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 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 746 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1961 Austin Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Spider | Mini Cooper |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 62.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 25 L |
