2001 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Astro.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Astro 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, 2001 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Astro | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
