Renault 16 (1965 – 1980) vs Austin Mini Cooper S (1963 – 1971): specs compared
The Renault 16 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 90 hp against 76 hp. The Austin Mini Cooper S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 12.5 s. The Renault 16 has the higher top speed: 166 km/h against 160 km/h. The Austin Mini Cooper S uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 640 kg against 1,010 kg. At 4,229 mm, the Renault 16 is 1,175 mm longer than the Austin Mini Cooper S. The Renault 16 dates from 1965 – 1980, the Austin Mini Cooper S from 1963 – 1971.
| Specification |
Renault
16
1965 – 1980
|
Austin
Mini Cooper S
1963 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1980 | 1963 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 66 – 90 hp | 76 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 129 Nm | 107 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.5 – 15.6 s | 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 166 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 9.6 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 3,054 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,350 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm | 2,036 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,010 – 1,090 kg | 640 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.