2008 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 59 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper. 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Accord | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3713 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |