1994 Lancia Zeta vs. 2004 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2004 Mini Cooper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lancia Zeta would be higher. At 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Zeta. (89 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Zeta.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1994 Lancia Zeta (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mini Cooper. 1994 Lancia Zeta has automatic transmission and 2004 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2004 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lancia Zeta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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