2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2010 Nissan Cube is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Cube weights approximately 53 kg more 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 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Cube |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
