1990 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 199 kg more than 1990 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Civic | Cooper |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
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 | 150 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3724 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |