1988 Holden Camira vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Camira would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Holden Camira. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 195 kg more than 1988 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Holden Camira (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Camira | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Holden | Mini |
| Model | Camira | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2466 mm |
