1975 Toyota Crown 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 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 91 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Crown | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
