2006 Mini Cooper vs. 1994 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Maxima. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 105 kg more than 2006 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, 1994 Nissan Maxima (253 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 1994 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
