1993 Honda CRX vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 75 kg more than 1993 Honda CRX.
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, 2007 Mini Cooper (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda CRX. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda CRX | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | CRX | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| 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 | 125 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
