2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, both 2007 Mini Cooper and 2007 Pontiac Torrent were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Torrent (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Pontiac Torrent (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2007 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Mini | Pontiac |
| Model | Cooper | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 168 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
