2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe weights approximately 168 kg more than 2009 Honda Jazz. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Jazz | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Jazz | Cooper Coupe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
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 | 99 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |