Skip to main content

Mini: Old vs New

The mini is a small economy car, first produced in 1959. The original is considered an icon of 1960’s. Its space-saving transverse engine and front wheel drive layout allows 80% of the area of the car to be used for passengers and luggage. This influenced a generation of car makers. In 1999, the Mini was voted the second-most influential car of the 20th century.  

Classic mini Equinox

 


This Mini Equinox was produced in 1996. A limited edition mode, as 750 of these cars have ever been produced and only around 130-140 are still on the road currently in the UK. An absolute classic 2 door saloon and although it is considered an older car with less ability to perform compared to a newer model, it is still a quality motor and this version has numerous improved features compared to the range introduced beforehand. These include a single-point fuel injection, rear inertia-reel seat belts, radio-cassette with removable front panel, chrome locks and a remote-activated alarm/immobiliser. The Mini has a 1,275cc petrol engine with a top speed of 88mph, reaching 0-60mph in around 13 seconds. My overall opinion of this car is very high – it is smart, individual and rare making it stand out amongst the rest.

Mini Cooper Clubman

 


Here we have the Mini Cooper Clubman. This motor is considered alongside premium hatchbacks rather than small estates. It is a MINI that can genuinely be used as a proper family car, all while still being great to drive. With a 2 litre engine in this particular model it proves to have significantly more power than people might first think. Comfort levels are high as it is a modern 2017 made car and people buy it because of its exterior looks alone. The Clubman has it’s retro design features along with multiple modern touches as well. It is an exciting hatchback with a unique double door arrangement at the back seen in the image below, meaning people are not disappointed with its carrying capacity, especially for a Mini. It is an excellent mix of a small estate and a family car giving people many reasons to purchase the special Mini Cooper Clubman.




Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Mercedes: CLS vs S Class

  CLS 250 Powered by a twin-turbo 2.1-litre diesel engine with 201bhp and 369lb ft of torque, the CLS 250 CDI not only has more than adequate performance but also gives usefully lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than any of its six-pot siblings. This diesel is more refined than any other Mercs and in any case, everything becomes silky and quiet when it reaches over the 30mph mark, aided by a very smooth seven-speed paddle-shift automatic gearbox. Along with this, with so much torque, its in-gear performance is very impressive. One of the CLS’s biggest attributes is its eye catching cabin. Its shallow windows create a coupé-like scenery and it has enough extra luxury features to make it feel more high-end than an E-class. The CLS is also noticeably more agile than the equivalent E-class; you wouldn’t call it sporty, but it’s highly satisfying to drive – and not just at speed on a motorway. Well worth purchasing as a cheaper version with many of the same aspects making t...
Post a Comment
Read more

Focus vs RS

  Ford Focus   This particular model is a 2010 Ford Focus. The focus was first introduced in 1988. The car had everything, from its combination of dashing looks, flexible packaging and engaging handling, the focus was up there with the very best. Twenty years and four generations later, the Focus can still be found at the top of its game.   The Ford Focus can be seen as a competitively priced family hatchback as well as having attention given to driver enjoyment and driving quality, along with interior space and practicality. A good range of petrol and diesel engines compliments the car even more meaning people can choose the type of focus which suits them best. In terms of size, the Ford Focus sits neatly between the smaller Ford Fiesta and large Ford Mondeo. There’s also an estate version of the Ford Focus if you need even more space and practicality.   Overall an extremely worthy car to rely on, competitively priced against it’s biggest competito...
Post a Comment
Read more

BMW: X5 vs 5 Series

  X5 The latest BMW X5 adds to the appeal of its predecessors with new platform engineering that sees a significant tech upgrade to infotainment and safety systems, but also brings improvements to practicality and design. The X5’s styling is crisp and contemporary, with a luxurious interior that moves the game on considerably in the latest BMW style. There are limited engine choices, but each version delivers admirable performance and efficiency. The addition of an Off Road package brings an extra dimension to the X5 as well, although the focus is still very much on-road handling and performance.  The origional was launched way back in 1999, which was notable for helping to popularise the concept of an SUV with four-wheel drive and a chassis set up exclusively for swift road use. There are two trim levels to pick from. The xLine comes with 19-inch alloys, LED headlights and tail-lamps, air suspension and luxuries such as heated leather seats, parking assist and wireles...
Post a Comment
Read more