2004 Mini Cooper vs. 2004 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2004 Mini Cooper and 2004 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo C70 (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo C70 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 Mini Cooper. 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, 2004 Volvo C70 (285 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mini Cooper | 2004 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Mini | Volvo |
Model | Cooper | C70 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |