1981 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 972 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 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Suburban | Cooper |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
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 | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2467 mm |