2009 Mini Cooper vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Because 1989 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 1989 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mini Cooper | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mini | Nissan |
Model | Cooper | Silvia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |