1998 Fiat Marea vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Marea. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Marea weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper.
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, 2005 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Marea | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Fiat | Mini |
Model | Marea | Cooper |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |