2007 Lamborghini Murcielago vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago would be higher. At 6,496 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago (631 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 465 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago 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, 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
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2007 Lamborghini Murcielago | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mini |
Model | Murcielago | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6496 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 631 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 660 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |