2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Fiorino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Fiorino would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. 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 Fiat Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Fiorino | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
