1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 711 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Buick | Mini |
Model | Riviera | Cooper |
Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |