1996 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. 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, 1996 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Accord | Cooper |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |