1991 Infiniti Q45 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 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Infiniti Q45 (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1991 Infiniti Q45 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 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Infiniti Q45 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Infiniti | Mini |
Model | Q45 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 397 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |