2007 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 123 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper. 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, 2011 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Accord | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
