2007 Mini Cooper vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 2007 Mini Cooper and 1997 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 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 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | Cooper | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
