1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 365 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Toyota Corolla (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Mini Cooper | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |