2002 Lancia Thesis 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 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lancia Thesis would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2007 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 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm). This means 2002 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2002 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lancia Thesis | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Lancia | Mini |
Model | Thesis | Cooper |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |