1997 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Mini MK VII
To start off, both 1997 Honda Civic and 1997 Mini MK VII were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mini MK VII (96 HP @ 6130 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mini MK VII should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Civic weights approximately 220 kg more than 1997 Mini MK VII.
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, 1997 Mini MK VII (115 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mini MK VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Civic | 1997 Mini MK VII | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Civic | MK VII |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6130 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2040 mm |
