1985 Renault 25 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Renault | Mini |
| Model | 25 | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
