1990 Nissan Santana vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Countryman weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman 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, 2013 Mini Countryman (281 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Santana | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Nissan | Mini |
| Model | Santana | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4133 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2595 mm |
