1980 Buick Estate 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 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 795 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick Estate 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 1980 Buick Estate. 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1980 Buick Estate 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. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Buick | Mini |
| Model | Estate | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2467 mm |
