1992 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 911 | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Porsche | Mini |
| Model | 911 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3594 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |
