2001 Toyota Previa 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 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Previa weights approximately 295 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Previa. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Previa | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Previa | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2467 mm |
