2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 353 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lotus Elise | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Lotus | Mini |
Model | Elise | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 50 L |