1977 Dodge Aspen 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 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Dodge Aspen would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 280 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Dodge | Mini |
| Model | Aspen | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2467 mm |
