2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 359 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
