1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 237 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Corvette | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2466 mm |
