2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 4 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 669 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Mini | Subaru |
Model | Cooper | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |