2002 Mini Cooper vs. 2002 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2002 Mini Cooper and 2002 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Primera (118 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Mini Cooper. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2002 Nissan Primera (158 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mini Cooper | 2002 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Primera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
