1969 Mini Clubman vs. 1969 NSU Ro 80
To start off, both 1969 Mini Clubman and 1969 NSU Ro 80 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc, 1969 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1969 Mini Clubman. 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, 1969 NSU Ro 80 (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mini Clubman. 1969 NSU Ro 80 has automatic transmission and 1969 Mini Clubman has manual transmission. 1969 Mini Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mini Clubman | 1969 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Mini | NSU |
| Model | Clubman | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3180 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2870 mm |
