2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Because 2012 Toyota Hilux 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 2012 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2011 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mini Cooper | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Mini | Toyota |
Model | Cooper | Hilux |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 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 | 1295 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3729 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |