1999 Honda HR-V vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 Honda HR-V. 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda HR-V | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | HR-V | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |
