1980 Audi Sport vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 245 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Audi | Mini |
| Model | Sport | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
