2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Solara. (161 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Solara weights approximately 180 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2005 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Mini | Toyota |
Model | Cooper | Solara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |