1977 Chrysler Centura 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 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Centura would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 69 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Centura.
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, 1977 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler Centura | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chrysler | Mini |
Model | Centura | Cooper |
Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2467 mm |