1982 BMW 325 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 325 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 45 kg more than 1982 BMW 325.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1982 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 325 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | BMW | Mini |
Model | 325 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |