1977 Seat 124 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 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 280 kg more than 1977 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Seat | Mini |
| Model | 124 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2467 mm |
