2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (170 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 4 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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 (220 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mini | Toyota |
| Model | Cooper | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
