1993 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 55 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2013 Mini Cooper 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 2013 Mini Cooper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina, 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, 1993 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Carina | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Carina | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2467 mm |
