2002 Honda City vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper weights approximately 283 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | City | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2466 mm |
