2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe weights approximately 235 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Jazz | Cooper Coupe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |