2012 Mini Cooper Clubman vs. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman and 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 565 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 FJ Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman, 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, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Mini | Toyota |
Model | Cooper Clubman | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2548 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |