2012 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, both 2012 Honda Insight and 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 9 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
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 Roadster (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Insight | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
