2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Opel Movano
To start off, both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2008 Opel Movano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,462 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Movano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Movano weights approximately 674 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 Opel Movano (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Movano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2008 Opel Movano | |
| Make | Mini | Opel |
| Model | Cooper | Movano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
