2013 Mini Coupe S vs. 2013 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works
To start off, both 2013 Mini Coupe S and 2013 Mini Coupe 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. Both 2013 Mini Coupe S and 2013 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2013 Mini Coupe S. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Coupe S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Mini Coupe S. 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 John Cooper Works (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Coupe S. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Coupe S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mini Coupe S | 2013 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works | |
| 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 | 181 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 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 | 1165 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3734 mm | 3758 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1385 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2467 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
