2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Mini Cooper and 2007 Volvo V70 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 Mini Cooper (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (168 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70.
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 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Mini | Volvo |
| Model | Cooper | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
