2001 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 63 kg more than 2001 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, 2007 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2007 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Civic | Cooper |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |