MINI Cooper vs. Honda S2000 Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the MINI Cooper over the Honda S2000.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Honda S2000 packs quite a punch and will knock the MINI down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The MINI Cooper and the Honda S2000 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The S2000's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the MINI.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the MINI Cooper to the dealership as the Honda S2000. The Honda S2000 requires a lot of gas compared to the Cooper. As far as fuel economy, the MINI Cooper bests the Honda. The Honda S2000 is tremendously costlier than the MINI Cooper as far as MSRP. The MINI Cooper will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Honda S2000. The Honda S2000 will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the MINI Cooper.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the MINI and the Honda S2000 most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Honda has a more sizeable engine than the MINI Cooper. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Honda S2000 will have picked up and gone by the time the MINI Cooper finally gets moving.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the MINI Cooper's front cabin compared to the S2000.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Honda S2000 isn't quite as generous as the MINI Cooper's.