1963 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 18 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (67 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 655 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 1981 Porsche 944 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 1981 Porsche 944. 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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (84 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 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 | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Mini Cooper | 944 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1071 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |