2002 Pontiac Montana vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Montana would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 455 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, 2002 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2002 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Montana | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mini |
| Model | Montana | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
