1997 BMW M3 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 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW M3 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW M3 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1997 BMW M3 (236 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm). This means 1997 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW M3 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | BMW | Mini |
Model | M3 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 155 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2467 mm |