2004 Acura NSX vs. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura NSX weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Acura NSX 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 2004 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman, 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, 2004 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Acura | Mini |
| Model | NSX | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3957 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2548 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
