2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 221 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2007 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2007 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Civic | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |