2007 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Accent 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. 2007 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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, 2007 Hyundai Accent (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Hyundai | Mini |
Model | Accent | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |