2001 Holden Zafira vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Zafira weights approximately 219 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
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 Roadster (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Zafira | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Holden | Mini |
| Model | Zafira | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2466 mm |
