1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
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, 2006 Mini Cooper (255 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Marea | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
