2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 927 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (374 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
Make | Buick | Mini |
Model | Rainier | Cooper Coupe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1387 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |