1990 Audi 200 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi 200 would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1990 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Audi 200. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi 200 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
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, 1990 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 200 | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Audi | Mini |
| Model | 200 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
