2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mini | Porsche |
| Model | Cooper | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3724 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
