2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1045 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 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Mini | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4107 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
