2001 Honda Insight 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 Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Insight would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 339 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight.
Because 2013 Mini Cooper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Mini Cooper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Insight | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2467 mm |
