2008 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2008 Fiat 500 and 2008 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat 500 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | 500 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
