1998 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Civic | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1407 mm |
