1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 530 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Blazer | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2596 mm |
