2008 Mini Cooper vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 1974 Peugeot 504 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 1974 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mini | Peugeot |
| Model | Cooper | 504 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
