2005 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 245 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | AC | Mini |
| Model | Aceca | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
