2007 Mini Cooper vs. 1980 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 1980 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 1980 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Mini | Suzuki |
| Model | Cooper | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2040 mm |
