2009 Acura RL vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura RL would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura RL weights approximately 372 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
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, 2013 Mini Countryman (281 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RL. (271 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RL. 2009 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Acura RL | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Acura | Mini |
Model | RL | Countryman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4133 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 47 L |