1997 BMW 850 vs. 1971 Mini Clubman

To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mini Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mini Clubman would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1971 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1971 Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 BMW 850 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 BMW 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Mini Clubman, 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 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mini Clubman. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1971 Mini Clubman has manual transmission. 1971 Mini Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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