2010 Mini Cooper vs. 2001 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Zafira weights approximately 169 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Zafira. 2001 Holden Zafira has automatic transmission and 2010 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2010 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Holden Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mini Cooper | 2001 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Mini | Holden |
| Model | Cooper | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3713 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2700 mm |
