1998 Abarth Stola vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Abarth Stola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Abarth Stola would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 385 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Because 1998 Abarth Stola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Abarth Stola | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Abarth | Mini |
Model | Stola | Cooper |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1407 mm |