1980 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Because 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Suburban | Cooper Coupe |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2466 mm |