2000 Honda City vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City 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 114 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | City | Cooper |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 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 | 940 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2466 mm |