1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 315 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | Eagle | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2467 mm |
