1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Spirit. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 31 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman.
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 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Dodge | Mini |
| Model | Spirit | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2211 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2548 mm |
