2010 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 506 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2010 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Buick | Mini |
| Model | Park Avenue | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2595 mm |
