1980 Lada 1200 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 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 300 kg more than 1980 Lada 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Lada 1200 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 Lada 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 1200 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Lada | Mini |
| Model | 1200 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 50 L |
