2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2009 Renault Thalia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (173 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia.
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) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia. 2009 Renault Thalia 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. 2009 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Mini | Renault |
| Model | Cooper | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1639 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2473 mm |
