2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Toyota Stallion

To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Stallion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Stallion would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2005 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (207 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Stallion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 121 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.

Because 2005 Toyota Stallion 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 2005 Toyota Stallion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Stallion.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mini Cooper 2005 Toyota Stallion
Make Mini Toyota
Model Cooper Stallion
Year Released 2006 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 207 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 6950 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.3:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1215 kg 1336 kg
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 70 L


 

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