2001 Honda HR-V vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Honda HR-V. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda HR-V | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | HR-V | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |
