1971 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan Bluebird | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Nissan | Mini |
Model | Bluebird | Cooper |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2467 mm |