2005 BMW 730 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 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 639 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | 730 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
