2012 Mini Cooper Roadster vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster and 2012 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 448 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Because 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster, 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 Mini Cooper Roadster (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper Roadster | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3734 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
