2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Nissan NV

To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper.

Because 2012 Nissan NV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan NV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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