2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2003 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pickup (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 640 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2003 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2960 mm |
