1976 Avanti Avanti vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1976 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 125 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Avanti Avanti | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Avanti | Mini |
| Model | Avanti | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2596 mm |
