2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 228 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Camaro | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
