2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mini | Porsche |
| Model | Cooper | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
