1981 Lancia Beta vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 235 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta.
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, 2008 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 1981 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1981 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lancia Beta | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Lancia | Mini |
Model | Beta | Cooper |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |