2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2008 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 676 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.
Because 2008 Buick Park Avenue 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 2008 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2008 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mini | Buick |
| Model | Cooper | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3009 mm |
