2002 Vauxhall Vectra 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 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Vectra would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 77 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, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Mini |
| Model | Vectra | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 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 | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2466 mm |
