1975 Audi 80 vs. 1975 Mini Clubman
To start off, both 1975 Audi 80 and 1975 Mini Clubman were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 80 (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 80 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1975 Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Audi 80 (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mini Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 1975 Mini Clubman | |
| Make | Audi | Mini |
| Model | 80 | Clubman |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2040 mm |
