2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini Cooper weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mini | Opel |
Model | Cooper | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |