2007 Honda S2000 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2007 Honda S2000 and 2007 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | S2000 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |