2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 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 Pilot (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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