2002 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2002 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2002 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Mini Cooper. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2002 Mini Cooper.
Because 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2002 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Tahoe | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
