2002 Alfa Romeo Sportwagon vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo Sportwagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo Sportwagon would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo Sportwagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo Sportwagon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo Sportwagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo Sportwagon weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 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 Sportwagon (306 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (221 Nm). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo Sportwagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo Sportwagon | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | Sportwagon | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
