2013 Mini Cooper Classic vs. 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible John Cooper Works
To start off, both 2013 Mini Cooper Classic and 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible John Cooper Works were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible John Cooper Works weights approximately 90 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper Classic.
Because 2013 Mini Cooper Classic 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 Mini Cooper Classic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible John Cooper Works, 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 Mini Cooper Convertible John Cooper Works (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper Classic. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible John Cooper Works will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper Classic.
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2013 Mini Cooper Classic | 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible John Cooper Works | |
Make | Mini | Mini |
Model | Cooper | Cooper |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3723 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2467 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |