2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2006 Mini Cooper and 2006 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1201 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.
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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Mini | Nissan |
Model | Cooper | Quest |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |