2002 Mini Cooper vs. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2002 Mini Cooper and 2002 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Mini Cooper. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2002 Mini Cooper.
Because 2002 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm). This means 2002 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini Cooper. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera has automatic transmission and 2002 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2002 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mini Cooper | 2002 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Mini | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cooper | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
