2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 391 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2010 Toyota Venza 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. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Mini | Toyota |
Model | Cooper | Venza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |