Which is faster?

The Mini Cooper S R53 is faster — 17.3s quicker on average across 3 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	Nissan Datsun 240Z Datsun 240Z	Mini Cooper S R53 Cooper S R53
Model Years	1970-1980	2002-2007
horsepower	151	163
torque (N_M)	198	210
weight (KG)	1,044	1,140
Power to Weight	0.14	0.14
Rank	-	#323
engine Description	2.4L NA I6 (L24 )	1.6L supercharged I4
gearbox	4-SPEED MANUAL	6-SPEED MANUAL GETRAG TRANSMISSION
drive Type	RWD	FWD
wheelbase (MM)	2304	2466
width (MM)	1631	1689
length (MM)	4140	3627
height (MM)	1283	1407
0 - 60 MPH	8 SECs	7.2 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	201	217
price MSRP	$ 3,757	$ 19,425
Current Value	$ 65,000	$ 8,500
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+10.84s	+6.54s