2012 Mini Cooper Coupe vs. 2003 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daewoo Magnus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daewoo Magnus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Magnus. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Magnus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 325 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Magnus. 2003 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | 2003 Daewoo Magnus | |
| Make | Mini | Daewoo |
| Model | Cooper Coupe | Magnus |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3734 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
