2010 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mini Cooper would be higher. Both 2010 Mini Cooper and 2011 Mini Cooper are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2011 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 (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mini Cooper | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3713 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
