2005 Volkswagen Bora vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 106 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Bora | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Volkswagen | Mini |
Model | Bora | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3713 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |