2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Croma weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Fiat Croma (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2005 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Mini | Fiat |
| Model | Cooper | Croma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
