2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2008 Mini Cooper and 2008 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (287 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 945 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 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mini | Porsche |
| Model | Cooper | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
