1972 Opel Admiral vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 210 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1972 Opel Admiral 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 1972 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1972 Opel Admiral (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Opel Admiral | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Opel | Mini |
Model | Admiral | Cooper |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2547 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |