2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Because 2010 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Mini | Infiniti |
| Model | Cooper | FX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
