Aro M Series (1963 – 1975) vs Austin Mini Cooper S (1963 – 1971): specs compared
The Austin Mini Cooper S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 76 hp against 70 hp. It has the higher top speed: 160 km/h against 100 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 640 kg against 1,551 kg.
| Specification |
Aro
M Series
1963 – 1975
|
Austin
Mini Cooper S
1963 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1963 – 1975 | 1963 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | — | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 70 hp | 76 hp |
| Torque | — | 107 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 3,054 mm |
| Width | — | 1,410 mm |
| Height | — | 1,350 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,036 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,551 kg | 640 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.