2000 Honda Z vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2000 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Z 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Z | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Z | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 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 | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
