2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Mini Cooper and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini Cooper weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (166 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa. 2006 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Corsa 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 Mini Cooper | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mini | Opel |
| Model | Cooper | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
