2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2011 Holden Epica
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2011 Holden Epica were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Holden Epica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Holden Epica. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Epica.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Holden Epica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2011 Holden Epica (320 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Holden Epica 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 | 2011 Holden Epica | |
| Make | Mini | Holden |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | Epica |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2700 mm |
