1976 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 366 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Pontiac Firebird 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 1976 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mini |
| Model | Firebird | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
