1988 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 390 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2013 Mini Cooper 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 2013 Mini Cooper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra, 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Electra | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Buick | Mini |
Model | Electra | Cooper |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2467 mm |