2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 48 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Fiesta | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |