2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Vitara.
Because 2000 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (138 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2000 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Mini | Suzuki |
| Model | Cooper | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2210 mm |
