2010 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1321 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2010 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Sequoia | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Toyota | Mini |
| Model | Sequoia | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2606 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2027 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
