2012 Mini Cooper Convertible vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible S
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible and 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible S were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible and 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible S are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible S (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible S should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible S weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible S (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible | 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible S | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3734 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1414 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
