1971 Honda Life vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 635 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Life | Cooper |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2470 mm |