2007 Mini Cooper vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Because 1978 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 1978 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 1978 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | Cooper | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
