1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (163 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Camaro | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4995 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 47 L |
