2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 169 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mini | Toyota |
Model | Cooper | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |