2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper and 2011 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1312 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 2011 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper. 2011 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Mini Cooper | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Mini | Dodge |
Model | Cooper | Dakota |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3724 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |