2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 64 kg more than 2008 Fiat Albea. 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 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Albea. 2009 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mini Cooper | 2008 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Mini | Fiat |
Model | Cooper | Albea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |