2008 Nissan Quest vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Because 2008 Nissan Quest is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper. 2008 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2010 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2010 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Quest | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Nissan | Mini |
Model | Quest | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3713 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |