1996 Honda Today vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 17 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), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 550 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.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Today | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Today | Cooper |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
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 | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1892 mm |