2002 Honda Lagreat vs. 2008 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Lagreat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Lagreat would be higher. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Lagreat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 645 kg more than 2008 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 Honda Lagreat (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Lagreat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2002 Honda Lagreat has automatic transmission and 2008 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2008 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Lagreat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Lagreat 2008 Mini Cooper
Make Honda Mini
Model Lagreat Cooper
Year Released 2002 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3469 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 0 HP
Torque 296 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 85.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 180 km/hour 215 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1960 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 3630 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2470 mm


 

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