2008 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 89 kg more than 2013 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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2008 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Civic | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
