2004 Kia Opirus 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 Kia Opirus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Opirus would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Opirus (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2004 Kia Opirus (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2004 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Opirus | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Opirus | Cooper |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |