1990 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 380 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Mini |
Model | Toronado | Cooper |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2467 mm |