1996 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Carina | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2467 mm |
