2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1306 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 2010 Nissan Armada 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 2010 Nissan Armada. 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, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (255 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2010 Nissan Armada 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. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Mini | Nissan |
Model | Cooper | Armada |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5600 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 521 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |