2005 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2005 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini Cooper weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini Cooper | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Mini | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cooper | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 117 L |
