2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2002 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Frontera weights approximately 510 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Because 2002 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Opel Frontera (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper. 2002 Opel Frontera has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Opel Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper | 2002 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Mini | Opel |
| Model | Cooper | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2470 mm |
