2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2010 Kia Amanti is newer by 4 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Kia Amanti (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2010 Kia Amanti 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. 2010 Kia Amanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2010 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Mini | Kia |
| Model | Cooper | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
