1963 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1963 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, both 1963 Austin Mini Cooper and 1963 Cadillac Sixty were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (67 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Cadillac Sixty 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 Cadillac Sixty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper, 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 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (84 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Mini Cooper | 1963 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Sixty |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 79 L |
