2009 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Corolla | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
