1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1220 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 1995 Bentley Brooklands 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 1995 Bentley Brooklands. 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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Bentley | Mini |
Model | Brooklands | Cooper |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2466 mm |