2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 207 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Civic | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |