2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mini Cooper | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mini | Toyota |
Model | Cooper | Sienna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1984 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3030 mm |