1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini Cooper weights approximately 35 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 2005 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 2005 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Concerto | Cooper |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |