1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Tempra | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2466 mm |
