2002 BMW 330 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 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2002 BMW 330 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 2002 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper, 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, 2002 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | BMW | Mini |
Model | 330 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.8 mm |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |