1991 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 115 kg more than 2013 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, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1991 Chevrolet Lumina 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. 1991 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Chevrolet Lumina | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Lumina | Cooper |
Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2547 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |