2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Audi R8
To start off, both 2007 Mini Cooper and 2007 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Because 2007 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 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 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2007 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2007 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Mini | Audi |
| Model | Cooper | R8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
