1996 Honda Today vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 745 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Today | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1788 mm |
