1989 Volvo 760 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,314 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 237 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Because 1989 Volvo 760 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 1989 Volvo 760. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper, 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, 1989 Volvo 760 (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Volvo 760 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Volvo | Mini |
| Model | 760 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2314 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3450 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2466 mm |
