2007 BMW 130 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 130 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | 130 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
