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. Both 2009 Chevrolet Nubira and 2009 Mini Cooper are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 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 98 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 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. 2009 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Nubira has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Nubira | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
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 | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |