2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 445 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Blazer | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2596 mm |
