1986 GMC Suburban vs. 2002 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2002 Mini Cooper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mini Cooper (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 GMC Suburban. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1986 GMC Suburban.

Because 1986 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 GMC Suburban (312 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm). This means 1986 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini Cooper. 1986 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2002 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2002 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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