2009 Mini Cooper vs. 1991 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 108 kg more than 1991 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mini Cooper (261 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 1991 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
