2009 BMW 335 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 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 625 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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | BMW | Mini |
Model | 335 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |