2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet vs. 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S
To start off, both 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet and 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet and 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet | 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
