2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2007 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 231 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mini | Toyota |
Model | Cooper | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
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 | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |