2000 Fiat Brava vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 171 kg more than 2000 Fiat Brava. 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Brava | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Brava | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
