1977 BMW 520 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1977 BMW 520 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 1977 BMW 520. 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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1977 BMW 520 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | BMW | Mini |
Model | 520 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2547 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |