1999 BMW 540 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 540 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 540 weights approximately 586 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, 1999 BMW 540 (439 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 540 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | 540 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2467 mm |
