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Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse versus Mini Cooper S

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Essences countries are held in small bottles. Take for example these two models and you realize that in some cases, size really does not matter. Despite the size, both hot hatch's offers impressive performance, ready to leave you without breath.

Exterior Design:

So different yet so similar. Whatever you say about the two models, nothing is more appropriate for this phrase. Both the new Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper is already-famous contemporary interpretations of great classic cars and impress the world with a retro design with modern elements spicy. But to take two cars at a time.

Launched four years ago, the new Fiat 500 model evokes the spirit of the famous city of the same name produced between 1957 and 1975. Moreover, the car manufacturer in Turin shows that an attractive design can not be wiped out even after half a century after its appearance. Therefore, today's version of the Model 500 uses largely the same proportions and stylistic elements such as ancestor. The same can be said about Mini Cooper, the British nerenuntand lines and shapes that are dedicated to the classic Mini.

But to return where we started. New Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse is a special version of the Fiat 500 Abarth, which in turn is the performance version of the Fiat 500. In other news, the Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse could be likened to Mercedes AMG Black Series models. A comparison may seem a little moved, but things like this.

If Fiat 500 Abarth brings, in terms of aesthetic, a new aerodynamic kit designed to disclose the intentions of the small Italian model, esseesse package is limited to a new set of wheels shod with high performance tires. Fortunately, no aesthetic changes is compensated by the appearance of technical goodies - to be listed in chapter Technical Data.

About Mini Cooper S can not say only one thing - DO Want! In short, classic and unmistakable style of the model was taken back to hand the British manufacturer and improved with more aggressive lines and forms prominent, highlighted by newly designed bumpers, hood muscular, roof spoiler and wheels with unique design.

Interior Design:

Compared to their standard versions, but both models have received a set of sports seats, accompanied by a three-spoke steering wheel and aluminum pedals. However, if you make a direct comparison between the Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse and Mini Cooper S, mention that the two cars to enjoy a proper design, composed of elements more or less definitive.

The main difference is found but the dashboard, where the British opt for a central positioning of the speedometer.

Technical Data:

Although both models enjoy the services of a turbocharged four-cylinder, the similarities stop there. On the one hand, the Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse hiding under the hood a 1.4 turbo engine that produces 160 hp and 206 Nm (230 Nm in Sport mode), numerals arhisuficiente for acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 7.4 seconds 

and a speed of 211 km. / h.

Important to note: In addition to more power than the standard version - added resoftarii obtained from the control unit and installation of a sport air filter, esseesse package brings a new brake system, consisting of front and rear discs perforated.

On the other hand, the Mini Cooper S has a 1.6 turbo unit able to deliver the driver somewhere around 184 hp and 240 Nm (260 Nm in overboost). Performance? Acceleration from 0-100 km / h in only seven seconds while top speed is 228 km / h.

The differences also extend to the transmission, where the Italian model enjoys a five-speed manual gearbox, while the British model is available with either manual transmission or automatic transmission - both six-speed.

Regarding the starting price, we have 21,200 euros for Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse - of which euro 18,700 euro 2500 Fiat 500 Abarth and esseesse kit, respectively Mini Cooper S. 25,730 

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