1974 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 430 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Sprinter | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Sprinter | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1600 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2467 mm |
