2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 178 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mini Cooper (220 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Civic | Cooper |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |