1989 Audi 100 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1989 Audi 100. (118 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 100.
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, 1989 Audi 100 (266 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Audi | Mini |
| Model | 100 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
