2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 310 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2002 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Mini | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cooper | Verada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |
