2005 Honda S2000 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 111 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda S2000 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 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2005 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Honda S2000 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | S2000 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |