2006 Mini Cooper vs. 1999 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Vectra (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Vectra weights approximately 345 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Opel Vectra (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 1999 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mini | Opel |
| Model | Cooper | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
