2006 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2006 Lancia Ypsilon and 2006 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2006 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Ypsilon has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Ypsilon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Ypsilon | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Lancia | Mini |
| Model | Ypsilon | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
