2010 Mini Cooper vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 507 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper. 2013 Nissan GT-R has automatic transmission and 2010 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2010 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan GT-R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mini Cooper | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
Make | Mini | Nissan |
Model | Cooper | GT-R |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 538 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 628 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3713 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |