1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Because 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
