2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 134 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1349 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
