2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 172 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, 2010 Nissan Sentra (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
