2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Rover 45
To start off, both 2006 Mini Cooper and 2006 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Rover 45. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 45 weights approximately 21 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 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 45. (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 2006 Rover 45 | |
Make | Mini | Rover |
Model | Cooper | 45 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |