1996 Nissan President vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan President would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 505 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 1996 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan President | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Nissan | Mini |
| Model | President | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2595 mm |
