2012 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2012 Mini Cooper and 2012 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan 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 Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper, 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mini Cooper | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Mini | Nissan |
Model | Cooper | Titan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3734 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1414 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 140 L |