1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1980 Austin Mini Metro and 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Mini Metro (62 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Mini Metro should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 116 kg more than 1980 Austin Mini Metro.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Austin Mini Metro (97 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Mini Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Mini Metro | 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mini Metro | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 754 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
