1997 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1997 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 285 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Civic | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Civic | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2596 mm |
