1987 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 300 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic. 2009 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Honda Civic | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Civic | Cooper |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |