2003 Holden Frontera 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 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Holden Frontera. (203 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Frontera weights approximately 425 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2003 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Holden 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, 2003 Holden Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2003 Holden Frontera has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Holden Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Holden Frontera | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Holden | Mini |
Model | Frontera | Cooper |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2467 mm |