1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 23 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe weights approximately 70 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Concerto | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2466 mm |
