2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Nubira and 2009 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (119 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 305 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Nubira | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
