1975 Austin Marina vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe weights approximately 345 kg more than 1975 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Austin Marina 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 1975 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Marina | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Austin | Mini |
| Model | Marina | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2466 mm |
