2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Suzuki Verona
To start off, both 2006 Mini Cooper and 2006 Suzuki Verona were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,489 cc, 2006 Suzuki Verona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Verona. (155 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Verona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini Cooper weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Verona. 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 Suzuki Verona (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Verona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2006 Suzuki Verona | |
| Make | Mini | Suzuki |
| Model | Cooper | Verona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2489 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
