1999 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 275 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Subaru Forester (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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1999 Subaru Forester | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Subaru | Mini |
Model | Forester | Cooper |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2467 mm |