2007 Mini Cooper vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
