1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 911 weights approximately 525 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, 1991 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Mini Cooper | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
