1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 32 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Today weights approximately 60 kg more than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Mini Cooper | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Mini Cooper | Today |
Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |