2006 Mini Cooper vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 220 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Rover 220. (103 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 220 weights approximately 89 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, 1996 Rover 220 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 1996 Rover 220 | |
Make | Mini | Rover |
Model | Cooper | 220 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |