2002 Chevrolet Impala 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 Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Impala. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 260 kg more than 2013 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 Chevrolet Impala (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2002 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Chevrolet Impala | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Impala | Cooper |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |