2010 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 155 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Accord | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 Weight | 1440 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
