1988 Fiat 126 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 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat 126 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 537 kg more than 1988 Fiat 126.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | 126 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 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 | 648 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
