1963 Fiat Berline vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Berline weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Because 1963 Fiat Berline 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 Fiat Berline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Berline. (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Berline | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
