1976 Toyota Celica vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper weights approximately 109 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Toyota Celica | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Celica | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
