2008 Mini Cooper vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 55 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1975 Nissan Silvia 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 1975 Nissan Silvia. 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |
