2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Porsche | Mini |
| Model | 911 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
