2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 926 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Silverado | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 47 L |
