2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 180 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mini |
| Model | Lancer | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 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 | 1405 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1516 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
