2000 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Civic | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
