2012 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2012 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mini | Porsche |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| 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 | 181 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
