2007 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Civic | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |