2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Tahoe | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2467 mm |
