2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, both 2006 Mini Cooper and 2006 Pontiac Torrent were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Torrent (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Torrent weights approximately 132 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 Pontiac Torrent (286 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2006 Pontiac Torrent has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2006 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Pontiac Torrent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2006 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Mini | Pontiac |
| Model | Cooper | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
