2010 Opel Meriva vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2010 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Meriva weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Opel Meriva | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
Make | Opel | Mini |
Model | Meriva | Cooper Coupe |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |