1978 Toyota Century vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 575 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1978 Toyota Century 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 Toyota Century. 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Century | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Century | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2467 mm |
