1998 Alfa Romeo 156 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 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2013 Mini Cooper 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 2013 Mini Cooper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | 156 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
