2012 Mini Cooper Coupe vs. 2012 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe and 2012 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Astra weights approximately 225 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. 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 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | 2012 Opel Astra | |
Make | Mini | Opel |
Model | Cooper Coupe | Astra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 121 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1387 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |