1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 360 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Camaro | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2466 mm |
