2012 Mini Cooper Coupe vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe and 2012 Nissan Cube were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Cube weights approximately 74 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mini Cooper Coupe (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper Coupe | Cube |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3734 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
