1989 Honda Integra vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Integra would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1989 Honda Integra. (120 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 165 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Integra | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Integra | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
