2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mini Cooper weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2004 Mini Cooper (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Fiesta | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |