2008 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 172 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 909 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara 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, 2006 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | Navara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
