2005 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 31 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper.
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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mini Cooper | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mini | Honda |
Model | Cooper | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1246 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |