1997 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Acura NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Acura NSX weights approximately 85 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Acura NSX 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 1997 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1997 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1997 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Acura | Mini |
| Model | NSX | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2547 mm |
