1992 BMW 332 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | 332 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
