1988 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 30 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1988 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Commodore | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Holden | Mini |
Model | Commodore | Cooper |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2467 mm |