1999 Toyota Venture vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Venture | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Venture | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2466 mm |
