2009 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Daewoo Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 125 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
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 Daewoo Nubira (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Daewoo Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daewoo Nubira | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mini |
| Model | Nubira | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
