1979 Buick Century vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Because 1979 Buick 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 1979 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman, 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Buick | Mini |
Model | Century | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4107 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2596 mm |