2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper would be higher. Both 2009 Chevrolet Nubira and 2007 Mini Cooper are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 188 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Mini Cooper (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
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2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Nubira | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |