1973 BMW 525 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | BMW | Mini |
Model | 525 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |