1976 Lancia Beta vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe weights approximately 225 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Beta | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Lancia | Mini |
| Model | Beta | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2466 mm |
