1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 187 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
Model | Spider | Cooper |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |