2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 113 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | 156 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
