1963 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 830 kg more than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper.
Because 1995 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (84 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 5727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |
