2000 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Mini Coupe
To start off, 2013 Mini Coupe 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Coupe should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Coupe weights approximately 275 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 Coupe (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Coupe 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 Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Civic | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3758 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1385 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2467 mm |
