1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1963 Austin Mini Cooper
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,071 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Austin Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (67 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Mini Cooper weights approximately 107 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Because 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa 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 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Austin 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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (84 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper.
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1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1963 Austin Mini Cooper | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Mini Cooper |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1071 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 68.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |