1984 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 475 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Civic | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
