2010 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Scion tC
To start off, both 2010 Mini Cooper and 2010 Scion tC were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Scion tC (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2010 Scion tC (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mini Cooper | 2010 Scion tC | |
Make | Mini | Scion |
Model | Cooper | tC |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3698 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |