2013 Mini Coupe Base vs. 2013 Mini Coupe S
To start off, both 2013 Mini Coupe Base and 2013 Mini Coupe S 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 Coupe Base and 2013 Mini Coupe S are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Coupe S (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2013 Mini Coupe Base. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Coupe S should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Coupe Base. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Coupe S weights approximately 30 kg more than 2013 Mini Coupe Base. 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 Coupe S (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Coupe Base. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Coupe S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Coupe Base.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mini Coupe Base | 2013 Mini Coupe S | |
| Make | Mini | Mini |
| Model | Coupe | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 121 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3728 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1378 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2467 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
