1997 Honda Today vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 490 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (261 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Today | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Today | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
