2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 140 kg more 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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper | 2012 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Mini | Fiat |
| Model | Cooper | Bravo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
