1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | 130 | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
