2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, both 2007 Mini Cooper and 2007 Subaru Outback Sport were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Outback Sport (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Because 2007 Subaru Outback Sport 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 Outback Sport 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 Outback Sport (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Outback Sport 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 Outback Sport | |
| Make | Mini | Subaru |
| Model | Cooper | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
