2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mini | Porsche |
| Model | Cooper | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
