1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 495 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Because 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mini |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2466 mm |
