2007 Nissan Almera vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Almera would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Almera weights approximately 260 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 2013 Mini Cooper 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 2013 Mini Cooper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Almera, 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, 2007 Nissan Almera (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Almera | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Nissan | Mini |
Model | Almera | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |