2008 Acura TL vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura TL would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura TL weights approximately 89 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2013 Mini Cooper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Mini Cooper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2008 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Acura | Mini |
| Model | TL | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
