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 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 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 113 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 (261 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 111 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.
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 | 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 | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |