2002 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 49 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Civic | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
