2013 Mini Cooper vs. 2013 Mini Coupe
To start off, both 2013 Mini Cooper and 2013 Mini Coupe 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 and 2013 Mini Coupe are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2013 Mini Coupe. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 150 kg more than 2013 Mini 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Coupe. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mini Cooper | 2013 Mini Coupe | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Cooper | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 5600 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3961 mm | 3728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1432 mm | 1378 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2547 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
