2011 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Ascari A10.
Because 2007 Ascari A10 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 2007 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2007 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Mini | Ascari |
| Model | Cooper Clubman | A10 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2636 mm |
