2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 380 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Hyundai | Mini |
Model | Santa Fe | Cooper |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1850 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 | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |