2002 Mini Cooper vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2002 Mini Cooper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mini Cooper (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana.
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, 2002 Mini Cooper (210 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 2002 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana. 1990 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2002 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2002 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mini Cooper | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Santana |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
