2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, both 2007 Mini Cooper and 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 508 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Mini | Subaru |
| Model | Cooper | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
