2011 Honda CR-Z vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda CR-Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda CR-Z would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-Z (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda CR-Z weights approximately 42 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda CR-Z (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Honda CR-Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-Z | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | CR-Z | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
