2002 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Prizm. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Prizm would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Prizm.
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 Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Prizm | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Prizm | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2466 mm |
