1975 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 81 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Because 1975 Toyota Crown 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 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper, 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 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Crown | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Crown | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
