1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Alfa Romeo 146 2012 Mini Cooper
Make Alfa Romeo Mini
Model 146 Cooper
Year Released 1999 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1747 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 142 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 169 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1850 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1210 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 3729 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1684 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1407 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2466 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.8 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.6 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 50 L


 

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