2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 133 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (220 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2008 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Civic | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |