2005 Mini Cooper vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini Cooper weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper, 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, 2005 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini Cooper | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | Cooper | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
