1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Sprinter (99 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 215 kg more than 1964 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, 1976 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Mini Cooper | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2340 mm |
