1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 565 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 BMW Dinan 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 BMW Dinan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, 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 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (160 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | Dinan | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2466 mm |
