2012 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper and 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe 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 and 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 50 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 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mini Cooper | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
Make | Mini | Mini |
Model | Cooper | Cooper Coupe |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
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 | 208 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4250 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 | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1387 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |