2009 Acura RL vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2009 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Acura RL | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Acura | Mini |
Model | RL | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |