1987 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 113 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
Because 1987 Porsche 911 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 1987 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Porsche | Mini |
| Model | 911 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1172 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
