1963 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (67 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 360 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 1979 Toyota Corona 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 1979 Toyota Corona. 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, 1979 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (84 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. 1979 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 1963 Austin Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Mini Cooper | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Mini Cooper | Corona |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2530 mm |