2008 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mini Countryman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mini Countryman would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1967 Mini Countryman. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Mini Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 694 kg more than 1967 Mini Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mini Countryman. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mini Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1967 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Accord | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2140 mm |
