2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 45 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 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Liana. 2004 Suzuki Liana has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2006 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Suzuki Liana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Mini | Suzuki |
| Model | Cooper | Liana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
