2004 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mini Cooper weights approximately 98 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mini Cooper | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mini | Peugeot |
| Model | Cooper | 206 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
