2013 Mini Cooper Base vs. 2013 Mini Cooper Classic
To start off, both 2013 Mini Cooper Base and 2013 Mini Cooper Classic were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2013 Mini Cooper Classic 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 2013 Mini Cooper Classic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper Base, 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, both vehicles can yield 155 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mini Cooper Base | 2013 Mini Cooper Classic | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3723 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2467 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
