2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2007 Mini Cooper and 2007 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 655 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Opel Antara 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, 2007 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mini Cooper | 2007 Opel Antara | |
Make | Mini | Opel |
Model | Cooper | Antara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |