1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1156 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2880 mm |
