2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,666 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mini Cooper | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mini | Honda |
Model | Cooper | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |