2012 Mini Cooper Roadster vs. 2012 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster and 2012 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 684 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra. 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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. 2012 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | 2012 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper Roadster | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 121 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3734 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
