2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 165 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Vamos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Honda Vamos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mini Cooper (150 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Vamos | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Vamos | Cooper |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 150 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |