2006 Mini Cooper vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 1960 Toyota Crown 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 1960 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | Cooper | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
