2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible vs. 2005 Mini Cooper Cabriolet
To start off, both 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible and 2005 Mini Cooper Cabriolet were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Mini Cooper Cabriolet. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini Cooper Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper Cabriolet. 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, 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible (221 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper Cabriolet. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible | 2005 Mini Cooper Cabriolet | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
