2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Mini Cooper and 2007 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (161 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa. 2007 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mini | Opel |
| Model | Cooper | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
