1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | GTV | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2467 mm |
