2006 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 55 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Civic | Cooper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |