2003 Toyota Sienna vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sienna (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 410 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Toyota Sienna (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper. 2003 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2010 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2010 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Toyota Sienna | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Toyota | Mini |
Model | Sienna | Cooper |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3713 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2466 mm |