1969 Lancia Flavia vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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, 1969 Lancia Flavia (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 1969 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1969 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lancia Flavia | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Lancia | Mini |
Model | Flavia | Cooper |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 193 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |