2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 169 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (255 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry. 2008 Toyota Camry 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. 2008 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Mini | Toyota |
Model | Cooper | Camry |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2362 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |