1995 Acura Legend vs. 1961 Austin Mini Cooper
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper.
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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1961 Austin Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 1961 Austin Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 1961 Austin Mini Cooper | |
Make | Acura | Austin |
Model | Legend | Mini Cooper |
Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 62.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 25 L |