2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 285 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2013 Mini Cooper 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 2013 Mini Cooper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | Spider | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
