1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 305 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1979 Buick LeSabre 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 LeSabre. 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick LeSabre. 1979 Buick LeSabre 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. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Buick | Mini |
| Model | LeSabre | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2547 mm |
