2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 198 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 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord. 2011 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2008 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Mini | Honda |
Model | Cooper | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |