2012 Mini Cooper Coupe vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe and 2012 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 353 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, 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 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper Coupe | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3734 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
