2005 Mini Cooper vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2005 Mini Cooper is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper. 1990 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 2005 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2005 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mini Cooper | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Mini | Nissan |
Model | Cooper | Pintara |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |