1984 Rover Vitesse vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 225 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Rover Vitesse is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Rover Vitesse. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Rover Vitesse | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Rover | Mini |
| Model | Vitesse | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2466 mm |
