1985 Porsche 930 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 155 kg more than 1985 Porsche 930.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Porsche 930. 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 930 | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Porsche | Mini |
| Model | 930 | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2596 mm |
