2007 Mini Cooper vs. 1981 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Gamma would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Gamma. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Gamma.
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, 2007 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Gamma. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Gamma. 1981 Lancia Gamma 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. 1981 Lancia Gamma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mini Cooper | 1981 Lancia Gamma | |
Make | Mini | Lancia |
Model | Cooper | Gamma |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |