1976 Triumph TR6 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 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph TR6 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 99 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR6.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1976 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Triumph TR6 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Triumph | Mini |
Model | TR6 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 194 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |