1998 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 400 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1998 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Commodore | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Holden | Mini |
| Model | Commodore | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2467 mm |
