2010 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2010 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1142 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman, 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2010 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | Armada |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2437 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3957 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |
