1963 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, both 1963 Austin Mini Cooper and 1963 Rover P6 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (67 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 590 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 Rover P6 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 Rover P6. 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 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (84 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 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 Rover P6 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | Mini Cooper | P6 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 54 L |