2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2009 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 550 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt has automatic transmission and 2009 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2009 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Cobalt | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |