2008 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Mini Coupe
To start off, 2013 Mini Coupe 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. At 1,668 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 Mini Coupe.
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, 2013 Mini Coupe (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2013 Mini Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Civic | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1385 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
