1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet 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, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Suburban | Cooper |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2466 mm |