1969 Fiat Dino vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 109 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Fiat Dino 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 1969 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Dino | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
