2013 Lotus Evora vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2013 Lotus Evora and 2013 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 165 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Lotus Evora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Lotus Evora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Lotus Evora | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Lotus | Mini |
| Model | Evora | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4361 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2047 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1229 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2575 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
