2013 Mini Cooper S vs. 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible
To start off, both 2013 Mini Cooper S and 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Mini Cooper S and 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper S (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper S should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible weights approximately 30 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper S.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper S (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible.
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2013 Mini Cooper S | 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible | |
Make | Mini | Mini |
Model | Cooper | Cooper |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
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 | 181 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
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 | 1230 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2467 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |