1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1991 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 27 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 980 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, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Chrysler Town & Country 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 | 1991 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3040 mm |
