1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | 130 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
