2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop vs. 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S
To start off, both 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop 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 Hardtop 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 51 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop. (155 Nm @ 4250 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 Hardtop.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop | 2008 Mini Cooper Cabriolet S | |
Make | Mini | Mini |
Model | Cooper | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 118 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |