1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 629 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mini |
| Model | V8 Volante | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 50 L |
