2007 Hyundai Atos vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 403 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Atos. 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (261 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Atos | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mini |
| Model | Atos | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
