2001 Mitsubishi Magna vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 230 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper.
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, 2010 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi Magna | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mini |
| Model | Magna | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2466 mm |
