2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Express | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
