1963 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 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 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (67 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 492 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (84 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica 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 | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Celica |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2640 mm |
