2002 Mini Cooper vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2002 Mini Cooper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Stanza would be higher. Both 2002 Mini Cooper and 1981 Nissan Stanza are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mini Cooper (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2002 Mini Cooper (210 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm). This means 2002 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza. 1981 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 2002 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2002 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mini Cooper | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Mini | Nissan |
Model | Cooper | Stanza |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |