2009 Honda Insight 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 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 66 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Insight | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
